# Building permits at 1315 E 57th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M project at 5835 S Kimbark Ave, permitted Aug 1. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Illuminated wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 7, 2026 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 62 sq/ft; north elevation; fedex | $4,000 | [101082854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082854/) | | May 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: east alley wall, north parapet wall, SE chimney. | $55,100 | [B200015844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200015844/) | | Mar 24, 2021 | Other | Replacement of (1) rtu and (1) split system "like for like" with (1) carrier 10 ton rooftop unit and (1) carrier 4 ton split system, air cooled, r410a. | Not listed | [100914158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100914158/) | | Mar 23, 2021 | Roofing | Replace (1) furnace and (1) roof top unit. | Not listed | [100914036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100914036/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 60 FT., max. Height: 85 FT. Location: west elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200514165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514165/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5710 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: repair and replacement of finishes in existing 3 story office building. New mechanical closet. (Occupancy group B; type iii-a construction) | $80,000 | [101085706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085706/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5611 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-kenwood-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: bedrooms, hallway and basement. | $3,500 | [B200480232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480232/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen, (2) bathrooms, foyer, laundry area and hallway and replace finishes throughout, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 5n | $292,000 | [B200477199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477199/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5818 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5818-s-kimbark-ave/) | 870 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: belfield hall. | $37,929 | [B200480835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480835/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5840 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5840-s-kenwood-ave/) | 900 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: middle school u-high. | $37,929 | [B200480833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480833/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5823 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-s-kenwood-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: kovler gym. | $37,929 | [B200480828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480828/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5815 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5815-s-kimbark-ave/) | 810 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: gordon parks arts hall. | $37,929 | [B200480822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480822/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5800 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5800-s-kimbark-ave/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: university of chicago - judd lot. | $37,640 | [B200476457](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476457/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5729 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $14,700 | [B200471671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471671/) | | May 21, 2026 | [5733 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5733-s-dorchester-ave/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | 2019 Cbrc:interior repairs of the existing dwelling unit in the existing townhouse to address water damage no mechanical work. | $80,000 | [101081586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081586/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5715 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-kenwood-ave/) | 330 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:4 spaces. Specific location: parking lot.. | $13,425 | [B200468257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468257/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5630 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-s-kimbark-ave/) | 420 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: side (north) fence. | $4,100 | [B200470641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470641/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5807 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5807-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of interior assembly space, including minor plumbing systems, electrical systems, and interior finishes. Work does not include exterior modifications. (Occupancy group a-3; type IB construction) per plans, sprinkler work under a separate permit certified plans corr | $1,000,000 | [101076016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076016/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 15 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $2,400 | [B200510742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510742/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side under the window. | $2,400 | [B200512657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512657/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5835 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5835-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west entrance. | $69,146 | [B200480186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480186/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1131 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-e-57th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 10/03/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Uofc reynolds club - hutchinson courtyardcanopy, reinstate 101073204, 10 day event 9/18/2026- 9/27/26erect one (1), 80'x80' pole tent - canopysetup 9/15/2026- remo | $19,200 | [101086742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086742/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [5835 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5835-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: judd hall. | $3,792,937 | [B200480775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480775/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5757 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5757-s-university-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of 1,015 sf office suite within existing 4-story academic building. No structural work. No change to occupancy or egress. Building occupancy: mixed use business (b) and assembly (a3). Type of construction: 2a, fully sprinklered. | $91,000 | [101084179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084179/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [5727 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5727-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Grading | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: west east and south elevation. | $51,433 | [B200473471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473471/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5525 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear chimneys. | $22,100 | [B200471200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471200/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1155 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1155-e-58th-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1155 E 58th street. | $110,002 | [B200469426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469426/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 57th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1323 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1323-e-57th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [1357 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1357-e-57th-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025 - [1366 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1366-e-57th-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [1428 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1428-e-57th-st/): newest permit Sep 26, 2025 - [1156 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1156-e-57th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025 - [1131 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-e-57th-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [1103 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1103-e-57th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [1100 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-e-57th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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